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West Hartford Reservoir

Mountain bike trail conditions · Hartford, CT 41.766° N  72.781° W   436 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
65°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:37 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is West Hartford Reservoir rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

CHANGED
Tuesday, October 13th at 7pm
Dried back to DRY.
Tuesday, October 13th at 1pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, West Hartford Reservoir has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at West Hartford Reservoir

West Hartford Reservoir is a mountain bike trail network in Hartford, CT. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 436 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.7° and a predominant SSE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 89%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride West Hartford Reservoir right now?

The current estimate for West Hartford Reservoir is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is West Hartford Reservoir muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at West Hartford Reservoir?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does West Hartford Reservoir take to dry after rain?

West Hartford Reservoir has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride West Hartford Reservoir after rain?

Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at West Hartford Reservoir?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at West Hartford Reservoir?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 436 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.7° and a predominant SSE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
89%Dense
Elevation
436 ft
Average grade
1.7°
Predominant aspect
SSE-facing

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